Wednesday, April 28, 2021

The Kon-Tiki Expedition

I don't remember when I first discovered Thor Heyerdahl and his Kon-Tiki expedition, but it made quite the impression on me. I read books -in particular Heyerdahl's own- and made them available to my kids when they were young. So exciting! It turns out Heyerdahol was wrong... but still, what an adventure!

There's a documentary from 2012 here:


The voyage began on this date in 1947. There's a museum.

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  1. ...a bit too adventurous for me.

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    1. Reading about it and watching documentaries are my level of excitement. Heading out on that little boat? I don't think so lol

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  2. This is such an exciting topic. And I have seen this documentary too. That is also exciting-ha-ha-ha. You picked a good one today. Happy Wednesday.

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    1. I've always been fascinated by people who head out like this. A Great Adventure!

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  3. I think we saw a program about Heyerdahl and I know we had the book.

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  4. My brothers a little older than I am and was required to read the Kon-Tiki in High school. Maybe I'll seek it out at the library.

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    1. It was an exciting adventure well told.

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  5. That was certainly a very brave expedition. Not only to live to tell about it, but win recognition for it, too.

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    1. Indeed. I'd've died, of course, but I was never brave enough or wealthy enough or well-connected enough to try ;)

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  6. This was indeed very exciting. I always admire explorers and discoverers. Valerie

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    1. Yes, to set off hoping to prove it could be done... so exciting!

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  7. I heard about this when I was young. Named my first chihuahua Teki--yes, I spelled it wrong--LOL! ;)

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    1. lol You gave him a name honoring the expedition :) That's what counts.

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  8. I remember the book, which was very good. Not my journey, that's for sure!

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  9. I have read the book and have seen this film. Both very good.

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    1. I'd actually forgotten about them 'til I came across this "anniversary". Fond memories :)

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  10. Wow, so very brave and such an achievement 😀. Happy wishes! Hugs, Jo x

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    1. I'm amazed at what people like this can do :)

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